
Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, Startups
Business Podcast by Roohi an audio based interview style podcast where I chat with thought leaders, Venture Capitalists, creators, founders, entrepreneurs. About a wide range of topics from investment thesis to start up space.
It's a podcast for creators, makers, builders, doers, business people and Venture capital enthusiasts.
Latest episodes

Nov 26, 2024 • 21min
Building Arrayah Hacker House Ft. Akshat Agarwal
A few months ago I was lucky to get a chance to sit down with Akshat in Dubai
Akshat is one of the people behind Arrayah Hacker House
Hear more about his journey, and the vision behind starting Arrayah Hacker House
Connect with Akshat here:
X: https://x.com/lifeoftheshat
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshat418
Connect with the host Roohi here:
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/

Oct 31, 2024 • 24min
Giving Grants to Talented Teenagers Ft. Ari Dutilh
In this episode I am joined by Ari Dutilh building Bagel Fund, and helping to grow Merge Club
- Merge Club is a fantastic initiative of Julian Weisser and Team
We chat about:
1. His life's work
and many other topics
Connect with Ari below:
Ari's Website: https://www.aridutilh.com/
Merge Club grant guide: https://merge.club/guide
You can connect with the host Roohi below:
Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/

Oct 13, 2024 • 17min
Building in India Ft Adrija Agarwal of Sattva Ventures
This week we are joined by Adrija of Sattva Ventures
We talked about:
1. Sattva Ventures
2. Building in India
3. YC Concept in India
Connect with Adrija below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrija-agarwal-366971a9/
You can connect with the host Roohi below:
Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/

Aug 31, 2024 • 27min
Deep Dive Episode on Blume Ventures Ft. Sanjay Nath
Today's guest is Sanjay Nath the Co Founder of Blume Ventures
Had a super interesting discussion with Sanjay around Blume Ventures
Blume Ventures is a top notch VC Fund in India and have an excellent content strategy
Blume has invested in companies like Unacademy, Classplus, Purplle, and more- across various funds
You can connect with Sanjay Below:
X: https://x.com/sanjaynath
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaynath/
Blume Ventures Website: https://blume.vc/
Blume Ventures Podcast: https://blume.vc/podcasts/blume-podcast
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

Aug 11, 2024 • 21min
State of Venture Capital Ecosystem Ft. Juan Abundes(Solo GP at Aito Capital)
Today's guest is the first repeat guest on the podcast
Had a super interesting discussion with Juan Abundes: Solo GP at Aito Capital
In this podcast we cover:
GP’s leaving to start their own funds
Creative ways of liquidity
Secondary Funds
Funds merging, and acquisitions
and more
You can connect with Juan Below:
Juan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-abundes
Aito Capital website: https://aito.my.canva.site/
Aito Capital Portfolio: https://invited-pepper-ce9.notion.site/Aito-Capital-Portfolio-d490376b01b64d0284af7ef99be0a243
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

Aug 2, 2024 • 20min
Investing in China Ft. Wei Yong(Investor Relations at XVC)
This week's episode features Wei Yong of XVC
We cover
1. Investing in China
and more
Connect with Wei below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wy2024/
Check out the XVC Website here: https://www.xvc.com/en/
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

Jul 22, 2024 • 15min
Building Learning Loop Ft SIna Meraji(Founder of Learning Loop)
This week's episode features Sina Meraji of Learning Loop
In this in person podcast we get into:
1. Network effects
and more
Connect with Sina below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinameraji/
X:https://x.com/sinasanm
Check out the Learning Loop Website here: https://www.learningloop.com/
Learning Loop X here: https://x.com/learninglooporg
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

Jul 18, 2024 • 3min
The Journey Episode 2
In this episode I get into podcast growth, and many other topics
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

Jul 15, 2024 • 23min
Distribution Ft. Jon Chu(Partner at Khosla Ventures)
This week we are joined by Jon Chu of Khosla Ventures
We talked about:
Khosla Ventures Investment Thesis
What KV looks for in founding teams
His Journey to VC
Advice for applying to YC
And more
Great chatting with Jon
Connect with Jon below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchu/
X: https://x.com/heyjchu
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

Jul 12, 2024 • 24min
Patient Capital Ft. Dhruv Sane(Principal at Malpani Ventures)
This week we are joined by Dhruv Sane of Malpani Ventures
We talked about:
1. His Journey to VC
2. Views on the VC and Startups ecosystem changed
3. Patient Capital
And more
Really enjoyed talking to Dhruv
Thanks to Aryan Mulchandani and Siddharth Shah for their help with some of the questions for this episode!
Connect with Dhruv below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruvsane/
X: https://x.com/SaneDhruv
Check out Malpani Ventures Website here: https://www.malpaniventures.com/
Check out the Sane View here: https://dhruvsane.substack.com/
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT